Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant
Form I-360 - VAWA & Special Immigrant Petitions
What This Form Is
Form I-360, Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant, is a multi-purpose immigration form used by several categories of individuals seeking special immigrant classification. It is most commonly associated with the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), which allows abused spouses, children, and parents of U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents to self-petition for immigration relief without their abuser's knowledge or consent.
Who Can File
- Abused spouses of U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents (VAWA self-petitioners)
- Abused children of U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents
- Abused parents of U.S. citizen sons or daughters who are 21 or older
- Widow(er)s of U.S. citizens (if filing within 2 years of spouse's death)
- Amerasians (persons born in certain Asian countries to U.S. military members)
- Special immigrant juveniles, religious workers, and other special categories
Required Documents
- Evidence of qualifying relationship to the abuser (marriage certificate, birth certificate)
- Evidence of the abuser's U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident status
- Evidence of abuse (police reports, protection orders, medical records, photographs)
- Personal declaration describing the abuse
- Evidence of good moral character
- Proof of residence with the abuser in the United States
- Any other supporting evidence (affidavits from witnesses, counseling records)
How We Help
- Complete form preparation and review
- Document checklist and organization
- Evidence compilation assistance
- Filing guidance and instructions
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